WATCH: Dye pack explodes on suspected bank robber in New Jersey
He wasn't exactly “caught red-handed,” but police in Newark say a man wanted for robbing a bank found himself overcome by a plume of red smoke when a security dye pack exploded as he fled the building.
He wasn't exactly “caught red-handed,” but police in Newark say a man wanted for robbing a bank found himself overcome by a plume of red smoke when a security dye pack exploded as he fled the building.
9-year-old girl shot twice in Newark
The girl was shot twice in her foot and leg.
The girl was shot twice in her foot and leg.
George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark
Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.
Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.
NJ Supreme Court clears way for Newark charter schools expansion
New Jersey's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the state's decision to allow the expansion of seven charter schools in Newark.
New Jersey's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the state's decision to allow the expansion of seven charter schools in Newark.
700-pound statue of George Floyd unveiled in Newark
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
As air travel rebounds, TSA faces shortage of security officers
Some of the largest airports in the U.S. are short-staffed by as many as 100 TSA officers each, according to a memo.
Some of the largest airports in the U.S. are short-staffed by as many as 100 TSA officers each, according to a memo.
1 student killed, another injured at NJ sports field
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a student at an athletic field in Maplewood and an injury to another.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a student at an athletic field in Maplewood and an injury to another.
Firehouse dedicated to Newark's first three African-American firefighters
A big honor for three heroes in Newark who also made history breaking racial barriers. A firehouse was dedicated Friday to the city's first three African-American firefighters.
A big honor for three heroes in Newark who also made history breaking racial barriers. A firehouse was dedicated Friday to the city's first three African-American firefighters.
Severe storms move through New York area, bringing strong winds and heavy rain
A line of severe storms rolled through the region Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms with dangerous winds, downed trees and hail.
A line of severe storms rolled through the region Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms with dangerous winds, downed trees and hail.
Newark named best city for barbecue in the northeast
In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.
In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.
Amber Alert in NJ canceled after infant found safe
Authorities canceled an Amber Alert after the infant at the center of the search was found safe.
Authorities canceled an Amber Alert after the infant at the center of the search was found safe.
2-year-old girl shot in Newark expected to recover
A 2-year-old shot in the head by a stray bullet in Newark was expected to recover from her injuries, authorities said.
A 2-year-old shot in the head by a stray bullet in Newark was expected to recover from her injuries, authorities said.
Hawaii vacation of 3 East Coast friends ended in death
A Hawaii vacation for three tourists from the U.S. East Coast turned deadly after one of them became “psychotically” drunk, his friend testified Wednesday.
A Hawaii vacation for three tourists from the U.S. East Coast turned deadly after one of them became “psychotically” drunk, his friend testified Wednesday.
7-year-old boy killed in Newark house fire
A boy, 7, was killed in an early morning fire at a house in Newark that also displaced two families, said police.
A boy, 7, was killed in an early morning fire at a house in Newark that also displaced two families, said police.
FBI: U.S. couple tried to board ship in New Jersey to go fight for ISIS
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
NJ leads nation in new COVID cases as hospitalizations rise above 2,000, again
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.
Newark's first deaf cafe hopes to survive COVID
A special space for the deaf and hard of hearing is now open for business in Newark, but the road to getting up and running wasn't easy, especially over the last two years.
A special space for the deaf and hard of hearing is now open for business in Newark, but the road to getting up and running wasn't easy, especially over the last two years.
NJ kidney clinics would love to vaccinate patients but can't get a supply
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Man goes berserk on flight from New Jersey
A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting two passengers on a flight from New Jersey to Florida last week.
A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting two passengers on a flight from New Jersey to Florida last week.